[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-138":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1865119,2473,"Chapter 138 - 37: When in Doubt, Chop Wood First","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>\"At this moment, considering the time, Shang Jianyue should have been successfully revived by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Qinse World, as Han Zhan walked, he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Han Zhan somewhat intentionally allowed Shang Jianyue to take his necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his plan, since the Can Shang Company had betrayed Great Xia, he would release a Demon to keep them occupied, driving a wedge between wolves and tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan was willing to cooperate with Shang Jianyue based on this consideration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy of an enemy is a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what to do once the enemy has defeated the enemy, that could be addressed after the fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, both he and Great Xia were continuously getting stronger, weren’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan felt confident about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, confidence couldn’t guide him. Han Zhan discovered an unfortunate situation—he was lost on this mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already past noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin white mist began to spread across the mountain. The sudden onset of this fog made the already difficult mountain path even harder to navigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Han Zhan thought he should focus on getting down the mountain and ignore everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that’s exactly what he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan was quite fit, walking for almost an hour, yet still he saw no trace of the foot of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distant mist obscured his vision, and the mountain path beneath him seemed endless; it was as if he was trapped on this mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Han Zhan was about to abandon the unfamiliar environment and reveal himself using the Fu Xi Zither Talent Ability, he suddenly heard another set of footsteps behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man, dressed simply yet with an air of mystical wisdom, descended the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given his previous experience in the Fruit World, Han Zhan immediately assessed the elderly man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that the man showed no signs of Spiritual Power fluctuations and seemed not to be a practitioner from his footsteps, Han Zhan finally felt at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, are you lost on this mountain?\" the elder approached, looking at the hesitant Han Zhan, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, elder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the elder’s question, a light sparked in Han Zhan’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the elder’s eyes also lit up upon hearing Han Zhan’s response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lost? Well, of course, with this foggy mountain, who wouldn’t get lost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re lost, just follow me, because I’m lost too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\" A question mark seemed to hover over Han Zhan’s head as he looked at the elder, \"Elder, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, no problem, what could be wrong with me.\" The elder spoke with a joyful expression, seemingly happy to find someone equally lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what should we do now?\" Han Zhan asked patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the first human he encountered in this world—the first normal person who could speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else can we do? When in doubt, just patch it up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, he started to untie his waistband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden action left Han Zhan shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to take back his earlier judgment; just because someone can talk doesn’t mean they’re normal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at your age, elder, do you still need to rely on theatrics? Immediately resorting to patchwork in a disagreement, truly vigorous in old age!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clatter echoed as an axe fell from the loosened waistband of the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder picked up the axe and adeptly started chopping at the nearby trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Patch, patch, patch...\" The elder rhythmically chanted as he chopped, creating a work rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the small tree was chopped down. The elder then skillfully chopped it into smaller pieces, tied them with rope, and slung them over his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing this, Han Zhan understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This elder is a woodsman, right? So shouldn’t he be chanting about chopping wood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh well, patching it is, still better than having a featureless woman pop up, asking if she’s pretty—less shocking indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan decided to stop fixating on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, is there any special method to this wood-chopping technique?\" Han Zhan asked, curious about the elder’s joyful chopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder glanced at him sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You young people ask too many questions. Since I’m doing this, there’s a reason for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elders once said, when the mountain fog surrounds you, chop down the nearby trees and make as much noise as possible; the fog will naturally disperse, revealing the path down the mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s explanation made Han Zhan’s eyes light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a notion existed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he doubted whether the elder was just spouting nonsense, but when he saw the surrounding thick fog indeed begin to dissipate as the elder claimed, he was convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the thick fog vanished entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear mountain path appeared at their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, it actually works!\" The elder was more excited than Han Zhan to see the reemerged path, happily patting Han Zhan on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting aside any grievances, the two hurriedly descended the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a chill wind swept up from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piercing coldness struck Han Zhan’s back, causing every nerve to be on high alert. He grabbed the elder next to him and quickly dodged the fierce attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster appeared on their path down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its form resembled a human, but it was covered in pig-like bristles, small, stout, yet slightly fox-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the one that had sneak-attacked them from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it turned to face Han Zhan, a fierce expression on its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the creature, Han Zhan was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the \"Exotic Beast Atlas\" gifted by his senior Lin Jingxuan, he had seen records about this Exotic Beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder beside him began to tremble, his speech stammering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s... it’s... it’s a Calamity Beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calamity Beast?\" Han Zhan heard the term for the first time, his mind stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different worlds, different eras, might call the same thing differently, which was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Exotic Beasts also appeared in this world, could it mean he could deduce the real reason aliens appeared on Blue Star from this world?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Han Zhan could ponder further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster charged at Han Zhan again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had realized that the young man in front of it was the stronger threat; eliminating him first, the old man wouldn’t be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster’s limbs curled as it crouched, then sprung up, its short, stout body launching like a melon cannonball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t attack directly, choosing instead to leap onto the towering forest trees above,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the dense trees making a perfect cover for its pudgy form, moving with surprising agility,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with only the sound of rustling leaves echoing around Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a shadow swooped down from the sky, aiming straight for the back of Han Zhan’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flashy moves.\" Faced with such an attack, Han Zhan, having figured out the opponent’s tactics, didn’t dodge but chose to punch instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster was sent flying by Han Zhan’s punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder hiding behind a tree was left dumbfounded by this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.178Z",1,"novelbin.me","2364506688d20489abb80e11f0488fb6197291ed295317523070c664d09e7dec","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-139","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-137",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]